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REPELLANT

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Repellant.

Repellant - as a noun

A compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repellent11

A chemical substance that repels animals

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repellent11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical compoundcompound15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The power to repel

Example: "She knew many repellents to his advances"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repellent11

Repellant - as an adjective satellite

Serving or tending to repel

Example: "He became rebarbative and prickly and spiteful"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rebarbative18repellent11

Highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

Example: "A disgusting smell"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disgustful15disgusting13distasteful15foul7loathly13loathsome14repellent11repelling12revolting13skanky17wicked16yucky17

Repellant - as an adjective

Tending or able to repel; driving back.

Repulsive, inspiring aversion.

Resistant or impervious to something.

Example Sentences

"I sprayed mosquito repellant on my skin to avoid getting bitten."
"The hiker applied a tick repellant to prevent getting infected."
"The sunscreen acted as a repellant against harmful UV rays."
"She used a cat repellant to keep the neighborhood felines out of her garden."
"He wore a bug repellant bracelet to ward off flies and mosquitoes."
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Word Game Points

Is REPELLANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, repellant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REPELLANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is REPELLANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, repellant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REPELLANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is REPELLANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, repellant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REPELLANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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